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The Ball Don't Lie interview with Greg Oden
The Ball Don't Lie interview with Greg Oden
Greg Oden wants a flying monkey. Who doesn't, really?
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  • BadenBall BadenBall
    +1
    Now that the Sonics are gone, for us Seattlites, it looks like our allegiance will have to be for the Blazers, so I am looking for them to have a good year, hopefully something for me to cheer for, Go Blazers, boo OKC Thieves.
    Posted 7/17/2008 respond (flag)
    • mookie mookie
      +1

      Blazer fans welcome you with open arms. As Kermit the Frog would say, "It ain't easy being (no longer) green."

       

       

      Posted 7/18/2008 respond (flag)
      • BadenBall BadenBall
        +1
        thanks mookie, also everyone in seattle loves the seattle native B-Roy, he is going to special.  I can't wait to see him play with Oden. Playoffs for sure.
        Posted 7/18/2008 respond (flag)
  • And One And One
    +1

    Does anyone have Greg's address? I'd like to send him a flying monkey.
    Posted 7/18/2008 respond (flag)
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